Al Hamra [UAE], January 1 (ANI): Exercise Desert Cyclone-II, the second edition of the India–UAE Joint Military Exercise, concluded with a closing ceremony at Al-Hamra Training City, marking the successful completion of intensive joint training between the Indian Army and the UAE Land Forces, according to an official release.
Conducted from December 18 to December 30 in Abu Dhabi, the exercise reaffirmed the deepening defence partnership between India and the United Arab Emirates and underscored their shared commitment to regional peace, security, and stability.
The exercise featured a structured blend of classroom instruction and field-based training aimed at enhancing interoperability, mutual trust, and operational synergy in urban environments. Special emphasis was placed on sub-conventional operations conducted under a United Nations mandate.
Joint training activities included urban combat fundamentals, marking and clearing of buildings, IED awareness, casualty evacuation, first aid, and detailed mission planning. Troops carried out progressive practical drills in built-up areas, encompassing room intervention and building clearance, heliborne operations, air assault missions, and platoon-level joint assault exercises.
Drills related to room intervention and clearance were exchanged between the two armies and rehearsed extensively, enabling the standardisation of tactics, techniques, and procedures. The training culminated in integrated offensive and defensive urban operations, demonstrating coordinated action and enhanced combined operational readiness.
The Indian contingent comprised 45 personnel, primarily drawn from a battalion of The Mechanised Infantry Regiment, while the UAE Land Forces were represented by the 53 Mechanised Infantry Battalion.
Exercise Desert Cyclone-II further strengthened professional bonds between the two forces and contributed to the development of interoperable capabilities, enhancing preparedness for future multinational operations. (ANI)
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